Pronunciation: /rʌn/
noun a race or competition in which people run
A1 I went for a run in the park.
A2 She always goes for a run before work.
B1 Running is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
B2 I'm training for a half marathon, so I need to do a long run this weekend.
C1 The annual charity run raised over $10,000 for the local community.
C2 After months of training, she finally completed her first ultramarathon run.
verb to operate or be in charge of something
A1 I run every morning to stay healthy.
A2 She runs a small business from her home.
B1 The company decided to run a marketing campaign to increase sales.
B2 The marathon runners will run a total of 26.2 miles.
C1 The politician's campaign team is running a smear campaign against their opponent.
C2 The CEO runs the company with a firm hand, making tough decisions when necessary.
adjective having a long, uninterrupted series
A1 I saw a run-down house on the corner of the street.
A2 She wore a pair of run-down sneakers to the park.
B1 The company is facing financial difficulties due to a run-down economy.
B2 The old car had a run-down engine that needed to be replaced.
C1 The run-down neighborhood was in desperate need of revitalization.
C2 Despite its run-down appearance, the hotel had excellent reviews for its service.
adverb in a quick or swift manner
A1 I run quickly.
A2 She runs fast.
B1 The children run happily in the park.
B2 He ran frantically to catch the bus.
C1 The athlete ran effortlessly, breaking the world record.
C2 The horse ran gracefully across the field, mesmerizing the audience.
formal The marathon runners will start their run at 6 AM sharp.
informal Let's go for a quick run around the park before it gets dark.
slang I'm gonna go for a run to clear my head.
figurative The project is on the run to meet the deadline.
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